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August 3, 2018

Rebellion-RC roll out new S35-3 carbon fibre options

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are new carbon fibre optionals for the SWorkz S35-3 1/8th scale buggy. Made especially for SWorkz’s Factory team and in use at this week’s EFRA 1/8th Nitro Buggy European Championships in Portugal are a -5mm low-profile front shock tower, a -3mm low-profile rear shock tower as well as the Wollanka Edition carbon fibre steering arms. The shock towers optimise the suspension geometry while offering an overall lower centre of gravity, and the carbon fibre steering arms are a replacement for the kit’s aluminium items, also offering an optimised steering geometry. The items are precision-cut from highest grade resin transfer moulding process carbon fibre and they available in a total of twelve different colours including two different black carbon weaves.

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August 3, 2018

Tollard, Horne & Neer win at King of Kings race

The 2018 King of Kings race was held at Stateline R/C Raceway in Fremont, Indiana. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class Team Associated’s Cole Tollard came back from a flameout halfway through the final and ended up winning the class by almost a full lap from HB Racing’s Spencer Heckert 2nd and Team Associated’s Austin Horne 3rd.

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August 3, 2018

RC Cars Cavalieri TLR 8ight 4.0 wing flaps

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre wing flaps for the TLR 8ight 4.0 buggy. The items are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are made to both reinforce the kit’s composite wing mounts while also slightly improving aerodynamics by helping to better guide the airflow underneath the wing. The parts are a direct fit and attach to the wing stay using longer hardware.

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August 2, 2018

T-Works MBX8, D817 & SRX8 fuel tank guards

T-Works have introduced three carbon fibre fuel tank guards for kits such as the Mugen MBX8, HB Racing D817 and RGT8 as well as the Serpent SRX8. The guards are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they attach utilising already existing mounting locations and by using the included hardware. The carbon fibre sheets will prevent damages to the tank due to the hot exhaust pipe while also keeping heat away in general to ensure the tanks will not or at least swell less – a symptom that can cause issues in post-race tech inspections.

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August 2, 2018

Yeah Racing roll out new TRX-4 option parts

Made for Traxxas’ popular TRX-4 trail truck are two new option parts from Yeah Racing. First up is a set of brass portal axle covers whose bulky design adds 118g of weight per axle. The covers are a direct fit and while adding weight and style they also improve overall rigidity of the portal axle assembly. Also new are metal rock rails for the TRX-4 truck. Made from steel and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks, the rails replace the original plastic units to offer better chassis and body protection in heavy terrain.

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August 1, 2018

JConcepts 2010 Ford Raptor MT body shell

Made for 12” to 13” wheelbase rigid axle monster trucks is JConcepts’ new 2010 Ford Raptor body shell. As the full-scale trucks hit the mid-2000’s, they were looking for a body to spice up their act, look more racy and add another dimension to the appearance. A lot of the teams raced to market the first “trophy truck” body or desert themed monster truck and a new generation started. On the RC side of things, the option just did not exist which left a lot of scale monster truckers scratching their heads while trying to come up with that look for the scale counterparts. This is where JConcepts’ latest MT body steps in with large wheel well openings, sculptured cab, recessed windows, hood scoop and race tucked rear fenders. The body will work well on a number of solid axle trucks on the market but is also adjustable in wheelbase fitting trucks from 12” to 13” long. The race proven extra cab look allows ample room to mount the body on an Axial SMT10 and still packs a mean punch mounted on custom “shafty” and clod buster based rigs. The flat bed area can be left clear during the painting process or detailed exactly how the user wants to replicate their favourite monster. Each package includes window masks, a 2010 generation Ford Raptor specific decal sheet and the clear polycarbonate body.

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August 1, 2018

Clancy & Bloomfield win at BRCA Truggy & E8 Rd4

The fourth round of the BRCA Truggy and E8 Buggy Nationals was held at Herts Model Car Club. Jamie Clancy (Team Associated) would bring home the win in the half-hour long Nitro Truggy A-main, some narrow three seconds in front of AE teammate, Lewis Jones. Agama’s John Hazlewood would round out the 40-laps club in 3rd, another 26 seconds down.

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August 1, 2018

Team Bomber 30mm body repair tape

Japanese brand Team Bomber has introduced a 400mm roll of 30mm wide heavy duty body repair tape. The tape is best used to prevent damages in delicate areas such as wheel wells but also comes in handy when repairing already damaged body shells. The transparent film is of moderate thickness, thin enough to not disturb the look but thick enough to protect the body from becoming damaged further.

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